Farhat Abbas


Farhat Abbas is an Indonesian lawyer who is known for representing celebrities such as Ahmad Dhani, Soimah and Caisar.

Career

Abbas was an unsuccessful candidate in the General Election of Regional Head for Kolaka in Southeast Sulawesi in October 2013. In addition, Abbas campaigned as an independent presidential candidate with the slogan "Aku Indonesia." He also ran unsuccessfully as a legislative candidate in the 2014 Pemilu to represent the electoral district of DKI Jakarta III in Senayan.

Personal life

In 2002, Abbas married singer Nia Daniati. The couple divorced after 12 years of marriage in 2014. In May 2014, Abbas married widow Ani Muryadi.
Soon after, a woman named Rita Tresnawati went to the Komisi Hak Perlindungan Nasional to reveal that Abbas did not recognize his son, Gusti Reyhan Gibayus, despite providing the child's birth certificate listing Abbas as the father.

Controversy

Racist Comments

Abbas became involved in controversy when he commented on Twitter regarding the case of car registration imposed by Jakarta's co-government Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. Some parties had accused Abbas of racist comments. As a result, Abbas has reported Chairman of the Indonesian Chinese Islamic Association Anton Medan and Intellectual Community of Muda Betawi leader Ramdan Alamsyah to Polda Metro Jaya. Abbas admitted that he made the comments, but denies that he is a racist.

Insults and Hostility

After the conclusion of his case with Jakarta co-government Ahok, Abbas was involved in hostility with Ahmad Dhani's son Ahmad Al Ghazali and El Rumi, due to insulting his father on Twitter. Abbas has accepted Ghazali's challenge to a boxing duel. Abbas was also involved in hostility with dangdut singer Soimah, due to her kebaya appearance in @Show_imah. Abbas was further involved in controversy with Arya Wiguna, involving accusations of cheating.

Possible Affair

Abbas was alleged to have had an affair with his spokeswoman, Regina Andriane Saputra, the wife of politician Ilal Ferhard.